- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 26, 1916
- Place of Birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- June 24, 1987
Jackie Gleason
John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer known affectionately as "The Great One". He developed a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York and was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his city bus driver character Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. He also developed The Jackie Gleason Show, which maintained high ratings from the mid-1950s through 1970. The series originated in New York City, but videotaping moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there. Among his notable film roles were Minnesota Fats in 1961's The Hustler (co-starring with Paul Newman) and Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit series from 1977 to 1983 (co-starring Burt Reynolds).
Filmography
movieJohn Candy: I Like Me
2025 · Self - Actor (archive footage)
movieMike Wallace Is Here
2019 · Self (archive footage)
movieJackie Gleason: Genius at Work
2006 · Self (archive footage)
moviePioneers of Primetime
2005
movieThe Honeymooners
2005 · Original Series Creator
movieThe Wool Cap
2004 · Story
movieThe Honeymooners Holiday Classics
2002 · Ralph Kramden (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieThe Hustler: The Inside Story
2002 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Very Best of the Honeymooners
2000 · Ralph Kramden
tvMiodowe lata
1998 · Original Series Creator
movieA Bing Crosby Christmas
1998 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998 · Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters
movieJackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters
1994 · Reginald Van Gleason III / the Poor Soul / Joe the Bartender / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmoth / Rudy the Repairman / Fenwick Babbit (archive footage)
Jackie Gleason: The Great One
movieJackie Gleason: The Great One
1988 · Self (archive footage)
movieNothing in Common
1986 · Max Basner
movieIzzy & Moe
1985 · Izzy Einstein, Original Music Composer
Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
movieMr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
1983 · Ernest Johnson
movieSmokey and the Bandit Part 3
1983 · Buford T. Justice
movieThe Sting II
1983 · Fargo Gondorff
movieThe Toy
1982 · Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
movieAll-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
1981 · Self
movieSmokey and the Bandit II
1980 · Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice
movieThe Honeymooners Christmas Special
1978 · Ralph Kramden, Director
movieThe Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
1978 · Ralph Kramden, Director, Original Music Composer
movieThe Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol
1977 · Ralph Kramden, Director
movieSmokey and the Bandit
1977 · Sheriff Buford T. Justice
movieMr. Billion
1977 · John Cutler
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
movieBob Hope's World of Comedy
1976 · Self (archive footage)
tvThe Captain and Tennille
1976 · Self - Guest
movieThe Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
1976 · Ralph Kramden, Director
movieThree for Two
1975 · Herb / Fred / Mike
tvTony Orlando and Dawn
1974 · Self
tvThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973 · Self
movieHow Do I Love Thee?
1970 · Stanley Waltz
movieDon't Drink the Water
1969 · Walter Hollander
movieHow to Commit Marriage
1969 · Oliver Poe
movieSkidoo
1968 · Tough Tony Banks
tvHere's Lucy
1968 · Ralph Kramden (uncredited)
movieThe Movie Orgy
1968 · Self (archive footage)
tvThe Jackie Gleason Show
1966 · Self - Host, Writer
movieSoldier in the Rain
1963 · Maxwell Slaughter
moviePapa's Delicate Condition
1963 · Jack Griffith
movieGigot
1962 · Gigot, Writer, Original Music Composer
movieRequiem for a Heavyweight
1962 · Maish Rennick
tvJackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
1962 · Himself
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self - Co-Host
movieThe Hustler
1961 · Minnesota Fats
The Million Dollar Incident
movieThe Million Dollar Incident
1961 · Self, Story
tvYou're in the Picture
1961 · Host
movieThe Fabulous Fifties
1960 · Self
tvThe David Susskind Show
1959 · Self
Small World
tvSmall World
1958 · Self
tvTony Awards
1956 · Self - Presenter
tvThe Honeymooners
1955 · Ralph Kramden, Producer, Production Supervisor, Creator
tvStage Show
1954 · Producer, Creator
tvThe Red Skelton Show
1951 · Reginald van Gleason III
tvThe Jack Benny Program
1950 · Jackie Gleason
tvThe Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 · Self
movieThe Desert Hawk
1950 · Aladdin
tvThe Bob Hope Show
1950 · Self
tvWhat's My Line?
1950 · Self
tvThe Life of Riley
1949 · Chester A. Riley
Cavalcade of Stars
tvCavalcade of Stars
1949 · Fenwick Babbitt
tvStudio One
1948 · Jerry Giles, Sam Wheeler, Uncle Eddie Doyle
tvThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Self
movieSpringtime in the Rockies
1942 · Commissioner (uncredited)
movieOrchestra Wives
1942 · Ben Beck
movieEscape from Crime
1942 · Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
movieLarceny, Inc.
1942 · Hobart
movieTramp, Tramp, Tramp!
1942 · Hank
movieLady Gangster
1942 · Wilson
movieAll Through the Night
1942 · Starchy
movieSteel Against the Sky
1941 · Cliff (uncredited)
movieNavy Blues
1941 · 'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)